Over the Hump: Weekend Events in Prince William and Manassas

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It’s Wednesday and we’re Over the Hump! That means we’re looking forward to weekend events in Prince William and Manassas!

For Families

It’s Family Day! Families are invited to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing and learn the important part the Marine Corps has played in sending men and women to space. Museum of the Marine Corps curators will be displaying space-related artifacts from the Marine Corps collection. Saturday, July 13, 12:00-3:00 p. m. | National Museum of the Marine Corps, 18900 Jefferson Davis Highway, Triangle

The Arts

The Loft Gallery is celebrating our nation’s birthday. Not just on the Fourth of July, but the entire month of July. It is a group show celebrating all things Red, White and Blue. Also featuring Chong Teasley’s (one of our newest artists) mini-exhibit. The show runs July 2-Aug. 4.​ Saturday, July 13, 1:00-4:00 p. m. | The Loft Gallery, 313 Mill Street, Occoquan

Martin Cervantez enlisted in the Army Signal Corps in July 1986 as an illustrator, and it has drastically shaped his life ever since. Martin was responsible for capturing the history of the army through his art, but since his deployment, he has found that he can utilize art as a therapeutic tool for recovery and self-discovery. Learn more about Martin’s story and the power of art therapy at the artist’s reception.Saturday, July 13, 6:00-8:00 p. m. | Center for the Arts, 9419 Battle Street, Manassas

The Stafford Regional Choral Society presents “A Testament for Freedom” concert. The performance will take place in Leatherneck Gallery at the National Museum of the Marine Corps. Sunday, July 14, 2:00-3:00 p. m. | National Museum of the Marine Corps, 18900 Jefferson Davis Highway, Triangle

For Adults

Join the Jazzercise Haymarket Fitness Center and the Winery at La Grange team to start your morning with grape vines, excercise and puppies! They are teaming up with the pups to raise money for A Forever Home Rescue- portions of the proceeds will be going to the rescue. Class starts at 11:00 a. m. and ends with a glass of wine! Stay after and enjoy live music and food truck at the winery! This event is limited to 21+ years old only. Saturday, July 13, 11:00 a. m.-12:00 noon | Winery at La Grange, 4970 Antioch Road, Haymarket

These events are current as of the time we receive the information. While we make every attempt to be accurate, please check with the event sponsor or hosting organization prior to attending any event. Prince William Living is not responsible for event schedule changes or group policies.